It’s never too early to prep for Thanksgiving. This year, we are here to help you get your kitchen in order with a collection of some of our favorite recipes for a modern take on a Thanksgiving menu. Check out our ideas below and let us know if you have any favorite holiday recipes.
Snacks
Snacking before a big family meal is decadent. But, that’s what the holidays are all about, right? Eating, drinking and being merry with those we love most is a great excuse to whip up a quick snack for everyone to graze on before the food starts pouring out of the kitchen. We like this Fall Themed Chex Mix because it’s something that everyone can enjoy, and the ingredients can be adjusted to account for dietary restrictions in your family. Plus, those tiny cornucopias are just *too much*.
Drinks
Who said drinks aren’t a course on a Thanksgiving menu? Not us. A delicious drink can take some time and finesse to perfect for the holidays and we think it’s just as important as any other recipe on Thanksgiving day. This gorgeous Cranberry Blood-Orange Spritz even has a non-alcoholic option so everyone in the family can join in.
Appetizer
A modern menu doesn’t have to mean a bunch of extra work. It will be easy to impress your friends and family this holiday with fancy-looking menu options that won’t take up all your time so you can focus on the main event. We love these Warm Spiced Olives with a Creamy Cauliflower Dip.
Main Entree
Just because you want to modernize your Thanksgiving menu doesn’t mean you can’t still create new recipes from traditional meals. Turkey is a tried and true main course, and with these moderns takes, it will be a breeze to create these dishes for your holiday. This Sous Vide Turkey Breast with Crispy Skin recipe is sure to delight. Or maybe the Red Wine Braised Turkey Legs would work better for your family. Either way, don’t forget to try this Umami Gravy regardless of which turkey recipe you make.
Sides
Have you ever made a Panzanella? It’s also known as a bread salad and the one we are about to suggest has put a modern twist on an Italian classic. Before you brush this one off as being a little too different for your family holiday, might we suggest you check out this yummy recipe for a Winter Greens Panzanella? It’s a dish in a dish that looks delish!
Dessert
It’s finally time for dessert and we think it’s perfectly reasonable to have several options when it comes to the sweet stuff. The Big Almond Orange Ginger Cookie sounds just right for those who want a pinch of sugar after enjoying such a lovely holiday meal. But, for those who aren’t ready to stop with the decadence just yet, we love the sound of this Deep Dish Maple Bourbon Creme Pie.
Please let us know if you try any of these recipes! We’d be so happy to hear how much your family loves trying some new flavors this Thanksgiving.